Those who sat through episode 3, the latest of the six films, know that Palpatine, portrayed as the Emperor in the original trilogy, had devised a plan to destroy the remainder of the Jedi order in an attempt to take over the galaxy.
The game's story takes place during the undiscovered time between episodes 3 and 4 of the film series. Players can surely expect such a tie-in with familiar faces along the way in a journey that took place a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. While gameplay is definitely among the utmost concerns in video games, Star Wars fans are equally concerned with storylines and how they tie into the movies. The Force Unleashed is the latest offering in the multitude of games sporting the Star Wars trademark. Today, with no more Star Wars movies to be made, their fandom continues to thrive with special edition film releases, memorabilia, toys, and of course, video games. Even though the series' biggest fan base consists of thirty and forty-somethings, the younglings of the generations that followed were introduced to the popular films and followed suit. In 1977, Star Wars was born, a movie that would define the path of many film directors and fans alike. There's definitely something to be said for a franchise that's been alive for over thirty years.